Impairment (Noun)
Meaning 1
The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- Hearing Disorder
- Tibia Vara
- Amputation
- Bandy Legs
- Knock-knee
- Visual Impairment
- Visual Defect
- Astasia
- Dysomia
- Disintegration
- Genu Valgum
- Disability Of Walking
- Bowleg
- Descensus
- Hypesthesia
- Vision Defect
- Dysphasia
- Bandyleg
- Hearing Impairment
- Tibia Valga
- Genu Varum
- Pigeon Toes
- Prolapse
- Hypoesthesia
- Bow Legs
- Bow Leg
- Prolapsus
- Anorgasmia
Meaning 2
The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A symptom of reduced quality or strength.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a hearing impairment that made it difficult for her to understand conversations.
- The injury to her knee resulted in a permanent impairment that affected her ability to walk long distances.
- The company's financial reports showed a significant impairment in their assets due to the economic downturn.
- The side effects of the medication caused a temporary visual impairment that made it hard for him to drive at night.
- The disease caused a gradual cognitive impairment that affected her memory and decision-making skills over time.
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Meaning 5
The occurrence of a change for the worse.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The patient's mobility was severely limited due to the impairment caused by the spinal cord injury.
- The impairment of cognitive function was a significant concern for the elderly woman's family.
- The new policy has resulted in impairment of the company's ability to compete in the global market.
- The gradual impairment of her eyesight made it difficult for the artist to continue working.
- The impairment of the ecosystem was evident in the decline of the local wildlife population.